The theme for “Cook like a Star” this month, hosted by Zoe of Bake for Happy Kids, Anuja of Simple Baking and Baby Sumo of Eat your heart out, is Masterchef (from any country). I have bookmarked so many recipes from Masterchef Australia, so this has been a good opportunity for me to go through them. The Beef Stroganoff with…
Category: Pasta
Mentaiko (明太子) Pasta with Mushrooms
I first learned about Mentaiko from Cheesie’s blog. Her obsession with Mentaiko is rather endearing and this entry made me chuckle and envious at the same time. Since then I’ve been seeing Mentaiko everywhere on blogs and restaurant menus. Lately though, Mentaiko Pasta seems to be all the craze around here and after seeing yet…
Of Weekends and Cauliflower and Mushroom Mac N Cheese
Did you have a good weekend? I sure did! Weekends are always eventful for me as I gig almost every Friday and Saturday. Best thing about performing in a bar/restaurant setting is that I often catch up with my friends at the same time. It’s great doing what you love as a ‘job’. And Sundays?…
Chicken Piccata with Spaghetti
Wow! It sure has been super hot over the past week or so. I’m pretty sure I’m allergic to the heat. Everytime I go out, I suffer a headache and worse still I start feeling faint and dizzy. Can’t keep up the water intake with the water loss! Needless to say, I can’t be more thankful…
Angel Hair Aglio Olio with Broccoli and Mushrooms
My appetite has been rather poor for the past week or so. I suppose this has to do with the out-of-whack sleeping pattern. The constant drilling next door starting from early mornings doesn’t help (Why do they need to drill for the whole week from 9-5??). I remember reading somewhere that constant noise do have…
Beef and Vegetables Lasagna with Truffle Oil
It’s always useful to have a few recipes that you know by heart. Most of our moms probably cook everything without measurements of any kind. The basic meat sauce recipe is a good one to start with. Apart from the classic beef lasagna, you could use it with Spaghetti for your classic Spag Bol. You…
Linguine with Peanut Sauce
So I have joined Pinterest, out of a moment of boredom (I’ve been having a lot of that lately). As predicted, Frank’s reaction: “One more social media site? Haven’t you already joined about a million?” Right, right, I’m a sucker when it comes to these. I’m also who you’d call a marketer’s dream. But that’s…
Vegetarian Valentine’s Dinner
Valentine’s day. Ahhh… possibly the most dreaded day of all men. A day full of expectations, excitement, happiness and sometimes disappointment. The latter largely from the female species, unfortunately. Is it a surprise the thought of the V word (not the other one, tsk tsk) could send the men to a world of dilemmas, and…
Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni
The only memory I have with Cannelloni was the bland and overcooked version from certain hospital cafeteria. Trust me, after one too many fake curries, chewy meat dishes and greasy fried rice there (I didn’t always bring my own lunch) your mind would strangely point you to somewhat ‘safe’ options of vegetarian pasta. Big mistake….
Roasted Zucchini Pasta (and Happy Belated New Year)
A very belated New Years greeting for all you of out there. 2011 has been a pretty good year. May the 2012 bring you lots of happiness, good food, and good health. Hands up who has been feasting up a storm during the silly season? I know I’m guilty. Though with the ankle injury it…
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